The post-season analysis conducted by the planning manager is key to setting plans for the upcoming season. It should be thorough, insightful, and present meaningful conclusions.

POST-SEASON REVIEW

Post season analysis

Post season review - tools

Calculating business contribution

Effective post-season review to influence | Post season tools

Benchmarking | Case 1: Coach's Slowing Growth | Case 2: In the midst of change at the big 4 surf brands

Business overview and summary statement | Post-season slide submission | Post-season overview slides

The importance of item and category analysis | Dinnerware category analysis |  Post-season category analysis | CASE Post-season category analysis - Board Retailing Inc. 

Exception methods of analysis

Factors affecting a buyer's negotiation

POST-SEASON TOOLS

Merchandising plan introduction | Key Metrics | Reading Rows and Columns | DOWNLOAD Q2 Merchandising Plan

METRIC INTRODUCTION

 Key business metrics

Defining a sales trend 

Comparative store sales 

Average Inventory introduction | Reading Average Inventory Results| Understanding a higher inventory result | Lower inventory levels